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The emerald ring that sealed the royal romance which changed the Monarchy forever

It was the royal romance that shook the throne and almost toppled it and it was sealed with a striking emerald ring.

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The striking and unusual engagement ring given by Edward VIII to Wallis Simpson

The striking and unusual engagement ring given by Edward VIII to Wallis Simpson
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An American divorcee, a devastating family rift and a life in exile… no, NOT Harry and Meghan: how Edward VIII caused one of the biggest crises in the history of the monarchy

As we approach King Charles s second Christmas on the throne, it s easy to forget there was a time - not so long ago - when the very future of the monarchy was thrown into doubt.

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When Wallis came to Balmoral! How Mrs Simpson s calamitous visit and triple-decker toasted sandwiches outraged the royals And set the clock running to the Abdication Crisis

Edward VIII spent two weeks of his late summer holiday there in 1936, together with the woman for whom he would give up throne. It did not go well.

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There was no crown for Wallis, but Edward created a £100m treasure chest of fantasy including a glittering ZOO of jewelled big cats from Cartier

Edward had now attained his goal. Yet still the gifts of jewellery came until, as recounted here, the Duchess of Windsor had accumulated one of the most sensational collections in the world

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